The “Pop-Up @ the Square” design competition invites qualified teams and individuals to submit creative design-build concepts to temporarily transform Victoria, Canada’s signature public square into a “pop-up” play destination this summer! Design teams are encouraged to explore unconventional approaches to “play” that contribute to the architectural character and public realm experience in Centennial Square, in the heart of downtown Victoria, Canada. The winning design will receive a $5,000 (CAD) award and up to $50,000 (CAD) to design, build and install a playful, playable feature in Victoria’s signature public square. A People’s Choice Award determined through public voting will receive a $1,000 cash prize.

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The Ship Point Pop-Up Design Competition is seeking for creative transformation solutions for City of Victoria’s Ship Point Plaza. The City of Victoria invites teams and individuals to submit creative design concepts to temporarily transform Ship Point Plaza, an underutilized paved plaza space along Victoria’s downtown waterfront, into a magnetic and memorable ‘pop-up’ public space during the 2016 summer season. The winning team will receive a $5,000 (CDN) award and funding to design, build and install Victoria’s newest summer hot spot, and up to $35,000 (CDN) toward design refinement, structural engineer review, materials, fabrication, installation and removal.

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